Valenti Vineyard Pinot Noir

I'm thinking about going domestic for December. What do you think!?? #domesticdecember

Phill is setting the bar for wines from this new and unknown AVA

Mendo crescendo!

Floral, tart cherry, cranberry, silky smooth.

Phil Baxter is the man. Always pure, clean, transparent winemaking. I prefer the Oppenlander vineyard but this is delicious. 6-7 years seems a sweet spot for these AV PNs.

Very Burgundian. Fruit has a savage/wild/spicy/ thing going. Taste like cranberry juiced mixed with root beer. Pair with lamb shanks. 13.5%

Umami all day. Wondrous

One of the best Mendocino coast pinots I've tasted. Sophisticated. 100% neutral oak-- lets authentic fruit flavors come through. 30% whole cluster fermentation adds depth & complexity.

2012 Valenti PN

Amazingly Burgundian